Shannon's Review - Geese Are Not Pets by Jenny Lee Learn

Title: Geese Are Not Pets
Series: Not At Moment
Author: Jenny Lee Learn
Illustrator/Book Cover Design: Jenny Lee Learn
Genre: Children’s, Picture book, Animals
Publisher: Amabel Books
Received: Bought
Release Date: April 2019
Pages: 38
Rating:



Author Jenny Lee Learn’s Official Websites:





Website:
https://jennyleelearn.com/

Blog:
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Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/amabelbooks/

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/lee_learn

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jennyleelearn/



Shannon’s Thoughts:

Most kids want a pet like a dog or a cat, this kid wants geese. Their family and those around him say geese are not pets. This child disagrees until he actually gets what he wants.

The story is cute and it is written in a way that can help a beginning reader and one that is a little more advanced. I had a good chuckle at the end of the story.

How the kid gets the geese is just not something I think could happen. Not even an adult would have the patience to keep those eggs warm. So the story could be misleading.

It is an entertaining story and I love the ending. Kids who have a love for all animals and want pets will enjoy this one.

Shannon's Review - Crazy Bitch by Peggy Tibbetts

Title: Crazy Bitch

Series: N/A

Author: Peggy Tibbetts

Genre: Non Fiction, Pets

Publisher: Sisterhood Publications  

Received: From the author for a honest review

Release Date: May 2013

Pages:  202

Rating:

Author’s Websites:

Official Site of Peggy Tibbetts

http://www.peggytibbetts.net/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/peggy.tibbetts

Twitter

https://twitter.com/PeggyTibbetts

Shannon’s Thoughts:

Author Peggy Tibbetts and husband care immensely for their dogs, Zeus and Venus. Zeus being very stoic and calm was different from Venus who because of her breed was a wild child.  As they were just realizing the needs for Venus to have her freedom, Tibbetts neighbors harassed  the family (canine and human) until Venus had to be medicated.

I really felt kinship for the Tibbetts family and misunderstood Venus.  I also give them credit for sticking it out with their neighbors. I think I would have moved then put up with all that negativity.

I find that there was nothing that I disliked about Crazy Bitch but a few things may have annoying to me.  Sometimes it felt too focused on the neighbors harassing the Tibbetts and as focused on the dog.  I know that the harassment was part of Venus’s story too.

I do love true story about a family and their pets. Always make me remember that I am lucky to have my fur baby as long as we have had her.

Shannon's Review - You Had Me At Woof by Julie Klam

Title: You Had Me At Woof
Series: N/A
Author:  Julie Klam
Genre: Non-Fiction, Pets
Publisher: Riverhead Hardcover
Received: Puchased
Release Date: September 2010
Pages: 228
Rating:


My Thoughts:
Author Julie Klam wrote You Had Me At Woof to share her love of dogs and finding them homes as a foster fur baby mom.  Some of the dogs she kept herself other she just watched until they found their permanent home.

Being a dog, and cat lover I know if I started the job of fostering I would not be able to let go of the pets.  Although Mrs. Klam has had the issue of keeping a dog she fostering many times, especially since she does have a daughter who also become attached, she has learned to let go of those that need a better home.  While reading this book I had dreams about me and hubby have 5 dogs at once which was crazy even in the dream but every dog was full of love.  Although some may have been annoying.   I loved reading about each dog Mrs. Klam took in and the different personalities the pups had.  

I am not sure I connected on how the dogs made her happy.  Considering the sub title is Dogs Taught Me The Secret To Happiness.   Was it just because they were a dog and dogs can make her feel happy or was it because she was taking care of them bringing good karma to herself.
Couple of the dogs seemed troublesome at times to care for to me that would not bring the happiness.

I  liked the book very much and would not mind reading more of Julie Klam’s books.  Her writing is entertaining and thoughtful.



Website:

Official Website of Julie Klam
http://www.julieklam.com/